{"product_id":"rdl-sf-nd2","title":"RDL SF-ND2 – Dante to AES\/EBU and S\/PDIF Interface","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the RDL SF-ND2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RDL SF-ND2 converts two Dante network audio channels to a left\/right digital audio output on AES\/EBU or S\/PDIF. Audio stays in the digital domain from the network to the output, and the output sample rate matches the Dante sample rate. The module is PoE powered and needs no special software for setup. It is a clean way to feed recorders, digital mixers and broadcast equipment from a Dante network in studios, auditoriums and meeting spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/rdlnet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sf-nd2.jpg\" alt=\"RDL SF-ND2 Dante network to digital audio interface\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA switch selects a transformer-isolated 110 Ω AES\/EBU output on XLR, a 75 Ω coaxial S\/PDIF output on RCA or an optical S\/PDIF output. The switch enables the matching output jack and any required electrical and data format conversion. Dante sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz are supported at 24-bit depth. A green front LED confirms valid PoE power and Dante network synchronization. Power comes from a PoE switch (Class 0, IEEE 802.3af), so no local supply is needed. The SYSFLEX all-metal enclosure is engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. for continuous duty. It mounts free-standing, on a surface or in a rack using RDL SYSFLEX accessories such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ucb2\"\u003eRDL SF-UCB2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key features?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Dante channels to digital\u003c\/strong\u003e — Converts a Dante stereo pair to AES\/EBU or S\/PDIF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree output options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Transformer-isolated AES\/EBU XLR, coaxial S\/PDIF or optical S\/PDIF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-digital path\u003c\/strong\u003e — Audio stays digital through the output at the Dante sample rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo software required\u003c\/strong\u003e — The module is set up without special configuration software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE powered\u003c\/strong\u003e — One network cable carries power and audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is it typically used?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:300px;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:40%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:60%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eSF-ND2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eRJ45 with Link and Speed indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Audio Ethernet Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eDante\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Rates Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (default), 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBit Depth Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e24 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e110 Ω AES\/EBU XLR, transformer isolated; 75 Ω S\/PDIF RCA jack; S\/PDIF optical (selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators (3)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003eEthernet Link and Speed (2, rear panel); Sync (front panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient Operating Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003ePoE Class 0, IEEE 802.3af\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px\"\u003e2.79\" (7.09 cm) W; 1.68\" (4.27 cm) H; 5.77\" (14.66 cm) D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich digital outputs does the SF-ND2 provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 110 Ω transformer-isolated AES\/EBU XLR, a 75 Ω S\/PDIF RCA jack and an optical S\/PDIF output, selected by a switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sample rates are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (default), 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz at 24 bits. The output sample rate equals the Dante sample rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It runs from PoE, Class 0, IEEE 802.3af.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs configuration software required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. RDL states special software is not required for module setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SYSFLEX enclosure runs free-standing, surface-mounted or rack-mounted. RDL lists the SF-RA1 rack adapter, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-ucb2\"\u003eSF-UCB2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/rdl-sf-msm1\"\u003eSF-MSM1\u003c\/a\u003e as mounting accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the SF-ND2 carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a 7-year RDL warranty. For warranty claims, RMAs or support, contact Creation Networks at (888) 230-3661 or sales@creationnetworks.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Creation Networks help integrate the SF-ND2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Creation Networks supports system design, equipment selection and installation planning for RDL products nationwide. 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